Take a look at the magnificent pictures from 71st Army Day parade.
January 15 is celebrated as Army Day in India. Army Day is celebrated every year to mark the day when (then) Lieutenant General KM Cariappa took over from General Sir Francis Butcher as Commander-in-Chief of India on January 15, 1949.
This day is to remember the valiance and exemplary achievements of army personnel who risk their lives for the nation. The day is being celebrated formally with an annual parade at the Cariappa Parade Ground in New Delhi at 10:15 am.
People from across the country forgot their political differences to hail the work of the Indian Army on the 71st Army Day that is celebrated on Tuesday.
#COAS Gen Bipin Rawat congratulates all ranks, families, our Veterans & Veer Naris & Armed Forces fraternity on 71st #ArmyDay. #IndianArmy#NationFirst@PIB_India @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/XcF58ykSM2
— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) January 15, 2019
Speaking at the event, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said that the Indian Army will not hesitate to take strong action to deal with terror activities along the western border. Taking an alleged dig at Pakistan, the Army Chief said, “The country along our western border is providing support to terror groups. We are dealing with them effectively.”
Take a look at the magnificent pictures from 71st Army Day parade.
1. Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat takes the salute
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Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat takes the salute during the Army Day Parade in New Delhi.
(PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)
2. Indian Army soldiers demonstrate combat skills
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Indian Army soldiers demonstrate combat skills during the Army Day parade in New Delhi. The Indian Army celebrated the 71st anniversary of the formation of its national army with soldiers from various regiments and artillery taking part in a parade. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)
3. Army soldiers display their war skills
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Army soldiers display their war skills during the Army Day Parade at Carriappa Parade Ground in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)
4. Indian Army motorcycle team ''Daredevils'' perform during parade
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Members of the Indian Army motorcycle team ''Daredevils'' perform during the Army Day parade. The Indian Army celebrated the 71st anniversary of the formation of its national army with soldiers from various regiments and artillery taking part in a parade. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)
5. Indian Army celebrated the 71st anniversary of the formation
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Indian Army soldiers demonstrate combat skills during the Army Day parade in New Delhi. The Indian Army celebrated the 71st anniversary of the formation of its national army with soldiers from various regiments and artillery taking part in a parade. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)
6. Courageous & glorious side of Indian Army
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Army soldiers display their war skills during the Army Day Parade at Carriappa Parade Ground. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)
7. This picture deserves a salute from every Indian
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Indian soldiers on horseback participate in the Army Day parade in New Delhi. (Photo by: Indian Army Twitter)
